40 Celebrity and Influencer Marketing Trends for 2026

With social media becoming such a prominent part of our daily lives, it’s no surprise we’ve seen a significant rise in influencer marketing in recent years, and it’s set to continue to increase in 2026. Influencer and Celebrity association should not be an option. It should be part of every company’s marketing plan. In today’s world celebrities and influencers dominate social media, news headlines, TV channels and people’s conversations, with influencers and celebrities gracing the web and getting a stronger online presence than ever through their social media following. Using social media as their online currency, brands can be made or broken through as little as a tweet or a social media post. Here are tips on how to contact celebrities and influencers.
Influencer Marketing Trends You Should Know for 2026
1) An Increase In The Use Of Audience Insights
First things first, it’s hugely important to understand what audience insights are and how they work. Audience Insights allow brands and marketers to view information, demographics, audience engagement, and learn how to target audiences for the optimal result. Elly Stancliffe, CEO of The Handbook, commented “Through our site we’ve seen a huge increase in brands coming to our site and searching for influencers depending on their audience engagement and insights.”
With the emergence of this new type of marketing, technology has been developed by The Handbook’s Celebrity and Influencer Platform to improve the effectiveness and reach of influencers. The Handbook is incredibly sophisticated in matching brands to influencers, and also in using advanced technology and algorithms to match brands and celebrities and to give detailed audience insights including audience interests, size, engagement rate and social activity. People come to our site for influencers’ insights now almost as much as celebrities. As well as providing the influencers’ contact details, users are now equally interested in the demographic data which allows companies to determine the influencers that are right for their brand. You might think a set influencer is perfectly suited to your business, but actually what is key is how relevant their audience is to you, so, providing the user with clear data on the interests of the audience, their location, their spending habits and social status is of equal importance.
It isn’t just brands and marketers who are looking into audience insights either. Influencers are spending more time examining their own audience insights and are looking more closely at brands that fit with their ideals and audience. Influencers interested in finding out about their competitors and which brands they should be working with, take a look at our Influencer Marketing Platform for more information.

2) Instagram Will Continue To Shine As The Favoured Influencer Platform
With reports showing that the Instagram industry is now at least worth a staggering 38.5 billion dollars and that it’s still dramatically rising, there’s no denying Instagram will continue to strive as the most successful social media platform for influencer marketing and that it will remain the leading platform to showcase brand partnerships with influencers and micro-influencers. Since launching in 2010, its rapid growth is showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon with this year’s data showing the platform to have over 500M daily users. It’s still by far the greatest platform to showcase partnerships between brands and influencers.
It’s still by far the greatest platform to showcase partnerships between brands and influencers.
3) The Continuous Rise Of TikTok
While Instagram remains the most prevalent social media platform, there is no discounting the power of TikTok. In 2019 we saw the rise of the new social media platform, and it is certainly here to stay and has become its own platform which allows brands to work with influencers.
When scrolling on their mobile phones, users are ultimately searching for bite-size content that’s easy to watch, consume and accessible to share with friends, and that’s exactly where TikTok comes in. The video-sharing platform’s popularity has increased astronomically since its inception and it’s an incredibly easy way for brands to showcase their brands values and message in a simple matter of seconds. Huge brands and organizations have seen their hashtags used by millions of individuals and influencers, like the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ #ForClimate hashtag, helping to draw attention surrounding climate change issues.
The video-sharing platform’s popularity has increased astronomically since its inception and it’s an incredibly easy way for brands to showcase their brands values and message in a simple matter of seconds.
4) Branching Into New Social Media Platforms
Of course, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will be ever prevalent in the coming years, but in 2020 we started to see the rise of a couple of new social networking platforms. Similar to YouTube at first glance, Twitch is a platform that allows influencers to live stream videos. The overall aim appears to be helping to bring a sense of community among its audiences and users. Like any social platform, it’s a great place to venture into influencer marketing for brands and express your values in a more community-focused sense.
This past year we have seen the uprise in the new social media platform, BeReal. Similar to Snapchat, BeReal is an app where users get daily notifications at certain times where they have to capture what they are doing at that exact moment in a minute window or they are “late” and not real. Which is why they named it BeReal, to see who is being real or not. This unique platform took Gen-Z by a storm and we can expect more authentic platforms, like BeReal, where there is no editing or unrealness aspect.
5) Understanding Brand Awareness Is Integral For Targeting Influencers
This one seems obvious but brands and marketers are still continuing to get it wrong. With The Handbook’s Celebrity and Influencer platform, brands and marketers can easily search celebrities with regards to their interests and social media presence, whether it’s their passion for food and drink, or their health and wellbeing influences. Through this, brands can understand which influencers are best fit to their brand values and identity.
With The Handbook’s Celebrity and Influencer platform, brands and marketers can easily search celebrities with regards to their interests and social media presence, whether it’s their passion for food and drink, or their health and wellbeing influences.
6) Understanding Brand Loyalty
Following on from understanding brand awareness, it’s important to learn the ins and outs of brand loyalty and authenticity, a key influencer marketing trend for this year. Researching the right influencer or micro-celebrity for your brand is hugely important in communicating your brand values through the content being produced. It’s also hugely important for those consuming the advertising. Consumers are quick-witted and know when a partnership isn’t genuine so it’s integral to understand what both you as a brand and the influencer want from the partnership, and to choose wisely when sourcing and building these partnerships.
Consumers are quick-witted and know when a partnership isn’t genuine
7) Influencer Platforms Will Be The Main Tool For Running Brand Campaigns
Influencer platforms help to encourage engagement in influencer marketing. The Handbook’s Celebrity and Influencer Marketing Platform provides an easy tool for brands and marketers to find the right influencers that will help elevate their brand values, as well as help brands to understand individual influencers and their audience engagements and relationships.

8) Food influencers
Recently on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, there has been a rise in food influencers, that make cooking a part of their lifestyle. Emily Mauriko ruled TikTok for a while with her famous salmon bowl, and now it’s Nara Smith who has gained the most popularity by making everything from scratch in her kitchen. Food influencers are able to cultivate a relaxing and familiar space with their audience, and this trend will continue to rise in 2025.
Food influencers are able to cultivate a relaxing and familiar space with their audience, and this trend will continue to rise in 2025.
9) Increase In Video Content And Mobile Accessible Channels For Marketing
Audiences engage with influencers largely through their mobile phones and social media, and it’s becoming more and more popular for influencers to create video content and podcasts. A good example is Alix Earl‘s Hot Mess podcast that has taken off. Podcast channels form a new way of storytelling and help to engage on a deeper level with audiences, and it’s said that these channels will become a new way to encourage influencer marketing, whether that’s through sponsorships, partnerships, or celebrity gifting.
Podcast channels form a new way of storytelling and help to engage on a deeper level with audiences, and it’s said that these channels will become a new way to encourage influencer marketing
10) CGI Influencers Will Become More Popular
Believe it or not, there’s a new type of influencer on the rise and they’re in the form of CGI influencers (computer-generated influencers). With the rise of AI it would make sense for this new and kind of foreign concept of CGI influencers. Back in 2018 Time Magazine named @lilmiquela as one of the most influential people on the internet. Which is also a little strange because after all, she’s just a digital figure. Either way, her engagement rate is through the roof and both herself and other CGI influencers are on the rise and it’s opening up new possibilities in terms of marketing and brand partnerships.
CGI influencers are on the rise and it’s opening up new possibilities in terms of marketing and brand partnerships.
11) Public Relations Set To Drive Influencer Marketing Strategies
The role of public relations will increase and help drive those managing influencers to meet the reality and expectations of potential brands and clients looking to promote and work with influencers via social media. They’re also hugely important in helping to establish and reaffirm the brand’s reputation, helping to promote an ideal portrayal of their client on social media sites.
They’re also hugely important in helping to establish and reaffirm the brand’s reputation, helping to promote an ideal portrayal of their client on social media sites.
12) The increase Of Influencers Over Celebrities In Smaller Influencer Marketing Campaigns
The line between a celebrity and an influencer is continually being blurred, but when it comes to influencer marketing campaigns it’s important to know who to target. While a celebrity like Kylie Jenner may have over 150 million followers, brands pay thousands of pounds in the hope of getting just a standard Instagram post. If you’re starting out in influencer marketing, targeting these bigger celebrities is slightly ambitious and not always worthwhile. In 2025, we’ll start to see brands targeting micro-influencers with a smaller following, but one that’s authentic and dedicated, as it’s more beneficial in terms of marketing and budget. I mean, look at what happened to Alix Earle. Here are tips on how to contact celebrities and influencers.
If you’re starting out in influencer marketing, targeting these bigger celebrities is slightly ambitious and not always worthwhile.
13) The Rise Of The Micro-Influencer
Rise of micro-influencers: Micro-influencers, who typically have a smaller but highly engaged following, have been growing in popularity in recent years. In 2025, we can expect to see more brands working with micro-influencers as they seek to build more authentic relationships with their target audience. In a lot of cases, micro-influencers have a higher response and engagement rate than macro-influencers and major celebrities, as well as the cost of working with the individual being considerably lower as both the brand and influencer is trying to gain more traction in their personal brands. In 2025 we will see a rise in brands and marketers hopping on this trend. Smaller brands attempt to target influencers via influencer gifting which is on the up.
In 2025, we can expect to see more brands working with micro-influencers as they seek to build more authentic relationships with their target audience.

14) Increased Emphasis On Diversity And Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are extremely important in our society and should be just as important to influencer marketing. Many influencer agencies are now devoted to increasing the representation of POC. The company SHADE noticed a lack of diversity in the influencer world and works solely to ensure creators of color find work doing and using the things they love.
Diversity and inclusion are extremely important in our society and should be just as important to influencer marketing.
15) Employees Are Being Encouraged To Become Influencers
Another influencer marketing trend we didn’t see coming was the introduction of businesses encouraging their employees to become influencers, and it’s become an easy way for brands to promote their brand values and products. The employees will already understand the brands values, ideals and practices so it’s an authentic way to promote these to audiences on social media. Brands such as Modcloth and Macys.com are great examples of this. Modcloth has a series under the #modclothsquad hashtag in which staff model their products and it ultimately allows their consumers to see a ‘real’ view of what their product range looks like. Meanwhile, Macys.com has employees who have self-promoted themselves as influencers or brand ambassadors in order to promote the brand.
The employees will already understand the brands values, ideals and practices so it’s an authentic way to promote these to audiences on social media.
16) The Rise Of Pet Influencers
The influencer space is huge, and pet influencers are becoming big business (yes, really!), our four-legged friends aren’t just cute to look at in the local park – they have taken over our social media feeds too. Becoming a pet influencer can be a lucrative business, as brands have noticed that pet-focused social media accounts gain a lot of traction for their feel-good nature, and have decided to use this cuteness to their advantage. Globally, the pet economy has never been higher. According to the American Pet Products Association, there are over 90.5 million households in the United States that own pets, and 3.2 million pet owners in the United Kingdom. What began as pet owners posting cute videos of their animals has evolved into a chance for big brands and creators to break into a new market. Creators who are able to blend their passion for animals and social media have turned their beloved cats, dogs or even foxes into social media icons, rivalling the earning power and reach of some leading human creators. Because of this, fashion and beauty brands are now taking the opportunity to appeal to highly engaged consumers who want to dress and pamper their pets in a way that expresses their style and needs.
17) Brands And Influencers Will Begin To Work Together On Longer Partnerships
2019 saw a rise in this with many YouTubers and influencers working with brands largely on a partnership basis, rather than a campaign-by-campaign system. YouTubers like Estée Lalonde and Helen Anderson are other prime examples of this, as they’ve been building these stronger connections and partnerships. Audience engagement exiles rather than diminish as influencers can begin to layer in their authenticity and brand identity more easily. It’s also a lot less hassle in the long run for brands and marketers as they can channel their energy into creating authentic brand values through the longer-term marketing.
Audience engagement exiles rather than diminish as influencers can begin to layer in their authenticity and brand identity more easily.
18) The Use Of Advocates
Only a few brands are already enforcing a customer advocate system, but it’s likely that this customer system will increase in the following months. While it’s great to work with influencers and celebrities who can help promote products and brands on viral scales, a few brands have delved out and have started using their customers as a way of promoting products. Customers largely know about the products and brands on a more in-depth scale and, while they may not have huge followings or even social engagements, having customer advocates helps to create an online presence surrounding the brands identity and will ultimately help promote their products.
Having customer advocates helps to create an online presence surrounding the brands identity and will ultimately help promote their products.
19) Advancements In AI And Augmented Reality
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a huge increase in AI and AR advancements and in 2025, this is an influencer marketing trend to watch. These advancements allow brands to understand their customers more thoroughly through the buying process and can target them more effectively. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of influencer marketing. With its advanced algorithms and data analysis capabilities, AI is helping brands and marketers identify the most relevant influencers for their campaigns. AI-powered platforms can analyze vast amounts of data, such as social media profiles, engagement metrics, and audience demographics, to match brands with influencers who align with their target audience and brand values. Additionally, AI can automate the process of influencer discovery, campaign management, and performance tracking, saving time and resources for marketers. By harnessing the power of AI, brands can enhance their influencer marketing strategies, optimize their reach, and achieve better ROI in the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.
20) A Merging Of Content Marketing And Social Media Marketing
Many companies and brands are starting to delve away from the content marketing side of things and have begun largely focusing on social media marketing. Using both of these can help drive the campaign and impact of the engagement and outcome further. Content marketing will, of course, still exist but throughout 2025, we’ll see that it’s being intertwined through promotion on social media accounts to help increase the overall reach.
Many companies and brands are starting to delve away from the content marketing side of things and have begun largely focusing on social media marketing.
21) Driving Organic Engagement
Following on from these longer brand-to-influencer partnerships, these help to drive organic engagement from influencers’ pages to brands’ websites and profiles too. Many brands themselves are starting to pivot their focus to help combat the effects of the housing crisis.
Beauty influencers are adapting their content to become more budget-friendly. Many influencers are now recommending dupe products and cheaper versions of expensive products. A great way to get your product and brand seen is through influencer gifting. Many high-street brands such as Rimmel London, Revolution Beauty, Maybelline and L’Oreal have a high consumer reach on creator and influencer-led platforms like TikTok. A quality brand that won’t break the bank to look out for is Umberto Giannini. Their bestselling scalp scrub is perfect for anyone with troublesome dandruff. Many consumers are looking for good quality products at a low price and it’s a great opportunity to start using influencers to help promote them.
Many consumers are looking for good quality products at a low price
22) GEO Targeting Is Set To Rise
Another influencer marketing trend to consider this year is local targeting. This works well for brands and businesses looking to promote their services on a smaller, more local scale. By geo-tagging in posts and stories, it naturally brings local audiences to the post without you having to do any extra work and helps your brand target the right audiences…
23) Stronger Regulations In Influencer Marketing
Following the social media endorsements issued by the government in early 2019, it was made clear that influencers, bloggers, vloggers and celebrities must state whether a product, brand or service is endorsed or linked in a particular way. This is why influencers nowadays have to quote if the product or brand is gifted or gifting, or if it’s on a sponsored partnership. These regulations are set to increase and must be implemented thoroughly in the future, so it’s important to research the ins and outs of influencer marketing.
24) Sustainability and social responsibility
Consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability and social responsibility, and this trend is likely to continue in 2025. We can expect to see more brands working with influencers who share their values around sustainability and social responsibility, and incorporating these themes into their marketing campaigns. Sustainability and ethical practices have become particularly paramount for fashion and beauty influencers . They advocate for clean, natural, and cruelty-free beauty products, encouraging their followers to make conscious choices that are kind to the planet and themselves. From promoting eco-friendly packaging to supporting brands with transparent supply chains, these influencers are driving positive change within the industry. Reformation is a great example of a sustainable company that many influencers and celebrities want to collaborate with.
Consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability and social responsibility, and this trend is likely to continue in 2025.
25) Authenticity Over Perfection
Being authentic on social media is one of the most effective ways to build a digital community, and it’s become a growing influencer marketing trend too. Creators are shifting away from the perfectly curated feed aesthetic, and choosing to share less filtered and more in-the-moment photos of their lives. Take Emily Mariko whose simple videos frequently get millions of views, they are perfectly imperfect!
With the rise of authentic influencers, brands are also going to really focus on being their full authentic selves as authenticity is so sought after right now especially on social media. Brands will be posting more relatable content that makes them able to connect with their audience better and they will use relatable influencers to promote their products. A way brands are being more authentic is through using social platforms like TikTok to post more relatable content to connect with their audiences and gain a more authentic brand image.
Creators are shifting away from the perfectly curated feed aesthetic, and choosing to share less filtered and more in-the-moment photos of their lives.
26) Brands focus on long-term relationships
In 2025, we can expect to see more brands focusing on building long-term relationships with influencers, rather than one-off campaigns. By building long-term relationships, brands can create more authentic partnerships that resonate with consumers and deliver sustained results.
27) Emphasis on video content
Video content will continue to be a favoured tool for influencers, and it is very likely that this trend will continue throughout 2025. We can expect to see more brands investing in video content, including live streaming and short-form video content, to engage with consumers and tell their brand story.
28) More influencer and celebrity collaborations
Through the past year we have seen so many celebrity collaborations like Kim Kardashian‘s shape wear brand, Skims, which has absolutely dominated in their marketing. Their new men’s shape wear launch they managed to bring a whole new audience to their brand with the use of collaborating with sport idols like Neymar. Collaborations like this strengthen a brand’s identity and their audience, which I am sure a lot more companies will soon follow suit.
Collaborations like this strengthen a brand’s identity and their audience
29) Less brand deals
With the world wanting to be more authentic and brands starting to follow this idea, in 2025 we could possibly see less brand deals, specifically sponsored content. This content shows audiences that influencers are being paid to promote a specific brand or product and that way it seems inauthentic of the influencer who may not even use the product. We will see a rise in more organic brand deals and that is through micro-influencers and TikTok.
We will see a rise in more organic brand deals and that is through micro-influencers and TikTok.

30) AI integration into influencer marketing processes
AI as most of us know it is a form of technology that can mimic the human brain in the ways of thinking and processing information. This can be used to better major forms of how people go at business and enhancing their work. The field of influencer marketing is so new and ever changing and because of that figuring out how it works and succeeds is what businesses are testing. In 2025, we will see the integration of AI in the process of sifting through data on social media platforms to identify brand values, audiences and goals that each influencer aligns with. This is vital for figuring out how influencers and companies can aid each other to help grow each brand.
In 2025, we will see the integration of AI in the process of sifting through data on social media platforms to identify brand values, audiences and goals that each influencer aligns with.
31) Interactive Live Streams
Live streams have become a prevalent means of communicating with audiences. Instagram Live, for example, allows influencers to essentially one-way FaceTime their fans. Viewers are able to comment, ask questions, say hi, and get a small glimpse of what their favorite influencers’ everyday life looks like. By allowing the audience members the opportunity to tune in with influencers, it builds connection, loyalty, and encourages authenticity. On several live-streaming platforms, there is also a way to allow one or more people to join in on the stream. This would be a great means of strengthening the relationships between influencers and their audiences, as they would be able to speak with each other directly.
By allowing the audience members the opportunity to tune in with influencers, it builds connection, loyalty, and encourages authenticity.
32) AI-Driven Personalization
AI has become one of today’s most utilized software tools, and as such, it is important for influencers to grow with the times and use it to their advantage. AI will be used to create highly personalized content for followers based on their preferences and behaviors. This data would be collected through various platforms and run through AI software to propose possible product recommendations. AI is a fast and inexpensive way to ensure that content is reaching its target audience, and minimize possible wasted coverage.
AI is a fast and inexpensive way to ensure that content is reaching its target audience, and minimize possible wasted coverage.
33) Return of long-form content
With the ever increasing use of social media we have seen generations craving more short, fast read content which leads to what we know as the ‘endless scroll’ which gen-z has mastered. But in the past couple of months we have seen the new increase in longer content which we are here for. Long-form content any written piece over 1,000 words and is vital for building SEO, establishes authority in your brand, and bounce rate on your website will go down.
Long-form content any written piece over 1,000 words and is vital for building SEO
34) Collaborative Content Creation
Collaborative content creation involves influencers teaming up with their followers to co-create content, fostering a sense of involvement and significance among the audience. This collaboration can take various forms, including videos, photos, or contributions to the creative process. It might also involve contests where followers submit writing or artwork for a chance to work with their favorite artist or writer. Such collaboration enhances relationships between influencers and their followers, allowing followers to share more about themselves—a rare opportunity in this field.
Collaboration enhances relationshipsbetween influencers and their followers, allowing followers to share more about themselves—a rare opportunity in this field.
35) New opportunities from Gen Alpha
Gen Alpha, the generation born after 2010, presents new opportunities for influencer marketing. As digital natives, Gen Alpha has grown up in a world immersed in technology and social media. This generation is highly tech-savvy, with a deep understanding of digital platforms and a strong online presence from a young age.
Influencer marketing can tap into the creativity and authenticity of Gen Alpha, as this generation has a natural affinity for creating and consuming content. Gen Alpha influencers can provide a fresh perspective and unique insights into their generation’s interests, preferences, and trends.
As digital natives, Gen Alpha has grown up in a world immersed in technology and social media.
Moreover, Gen Alpha influencers can play a significant role in shaping brand perceptions and purchasing decisions among their peers and even their parents. As children and young teens, they have a strong influence on family purchasing decisions and can drive brand awareness and loyalty within their peer groups.
AI-powered platforms can help identify and connect brands with Gen Alpha influencers who have a genuine and engaged following. By leveraging these young influencers’ influence, brands can reach a highly targeted audience and build long-term relationships with the next generation of consumers.
64% of Generation Alpha will work in jobs that do not exist today.
Additionally, Gen Alpha influencers can offer brands opportunities for product co-creation, as they often have a unique perspective on what resonates with their generation. Brands can collaborate with these young influencers to develop products, campaigns, and content that align with the interests and values of Gen Alpha, ensuring greater authenticity and relevance.
The “technology generation” is the first generation born fully in the 21st century which means they grew up fully with the amazing opportunities and advancements of 21st century technology. This is huge for the future as they will start to bring new changes to the workforce we know today. According to GenerationalAlpha.com, “64% of Generation Alpha will work in jobs that do not exist today.” This is huge as there will be so many emerging jobs and other advancements that will only better work life and daily living.
36) Expansion of Influencer Marketing Platforms
The growth of influencer marketing platforms like The Handbook will continue, offering brands powerful tools to manage, scale, and measure their influencer programs. These platforms provide advanced features for discovering creators, executing campaigns, and analyzing performance, making influencer marketing more streamlined and efficient.
Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the influencer marketing landscape will be driven by innovation, authenticity, and deeper integration of technology. Brands that embrace these trends and leverage them strategically will be well-positioned to connect with their audiences in meaningful and impactful ways.
38) Social Commerce Integration – TikTok Shop
Influencers have started to make social media into a digital marketplace for products. Shopping links are now seen imbedded into instagram posts and videos on TikTok. Influencers have started promoting products on TikTok Shop. The role of TikTok Shop is to boost sales that are influencer-driven by creating an interactive shopping experience. Purchases are facilitated on TikTok through livestreams, shoppable posts, and influencers using trending sounds to get more views and interactions with consumers. Consumers do even have to leave the app to buy a product.
In 2025, TikTok shop will continue to grow as a platform for influencer marketing. It is expected to become even more interactive through the use of AI and VR features which allow for a more personalized experience. For example, VR features that allow consumer to try on products virtually. With its impeccable algorithm, TikTok makes sure video content is delivered to the right target audiences. Brands will want to take advantage of this feature as influencers increase visibility while cultivating personalized shopping experience for consumers.
37) Feed Continuity
In 2025, we’ll see a shift toward influencers and celebrities adopting a more curated, minimalist aesthetic on social media. This will reflect an emphasis on cohesive, continuous feeds that resonate with audiences who seek authenticity and simplicity. Partnerships will increasingly need to align not just with the influencer’s brand but with their visual style and personal values, creating seamless integrations that feel natural to followers. For brands, this means adapting to influencer aesthetics and ensuring any sponsored content contributes to, rather than disrupts, the influencer’s feed and story. A good example of a simple feed is Kelly Rutherford’s. She still partners with many brands, and they all fit well into her social’s aesthetic.
Partnerships will increasingly need to align not just with the influencer’s brand but with their visual style and personal values, creating seamless integrations that feel natural to followers.
39) Sponsored Shopping Hauls
Another major influencer trend that in booming is shopping haul videos and posts that are sponsored. Shopping hauls are an impactful way to promote products using influencers because they gain a lot of traction and engagement on social media. Within haul videos, influencers can review products by doing swatches and highlighting their favorite products. It is a great way for a brand to gain exposure because consumers often look at video reviews or pictures of products before purchasing. Using influencers that give their opinions about the product also increases authenticity.
Hauls that are sponsored can also include incentives to purchase the times like exclusive discount codes, limited time offers, and giveaways. This trend will continue to rise of 2025 because it is a great form of engaging video content that people want to watch.
40) Transparent Brand Partnerships
Having transparent brand partnerships will create a serious competitive advantage for brands in 2025. Having influencers openly share their thoughts on a product in a genuine way will attract a lot more consumers than a general advertisement. People want to know about the product before purchasing, and influencers are the key communicators of honest reviews. It demonstrates a value-driven, engaging, and trusting approach to marketing.
Having influencers openly share their thoughts on a product in a genuine way will attract a lot more consumers than a general advertisement.
So here you have it, our round up of the top influencer marketing trends to watch in 2025.
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